Ed Grimes

Ed Grimes is a seasoned professional with over twenty-five years of leadership experience in the food-to-go, retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors, primarily focusing on private equity-backed businesses. As the Founder and CEO of Hospitality Talent UK, Ed addresses the recruitment challenges in the hospitality sector through an ethical and affordable service. Currently, Ed also serves as Founder at Talent Unlimited and Non-Executive Director at Telsen and OrderPay. Previous roles include Chief Operations Officer at RUSH Hair & Beauty, Brand Development Director at EAT., and Head of Operations at Pret A Manger. Educational qualifications include business studies and French from the University of Surrey and L'Université Jean Moulin, Lyon III.